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Cursor + iOS Bootcamp
Ship Your First iOS App in 9 Days Without Writing A Single Line of Code
A focused, hands-on sprint where you'll turn an idea into a real, working app and deploy it to the App Store - no coding experience required.
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👥 Join 10,452 builders shipping apps with AI — without hiring a developer or designer.

The Shift

Most people think building an app means hiring a developer, learning Swift, or spending years figuring out Xcode.

It doesn't.
With the right workflow, you can use AI to build the whole thing yourself—from idea to launch.
This bootcamp shows you how.
Over 9 days, you'll:
  • Learn how to use AI tools like Cursor and GPT to build real iOS apps
  • Design and structure your app like a developer would (without needing to be one)
  • Ship your app to TestFlight and prep for App Store launch
And you'll do it inside a cohort of motivated builders, all shipping alongside you.

Take Action

The Cursor + iOS Bootcamp is about doing.

You'll stop second-guessing and start building—with a clear process, daily structure, and a real deadline.
It's cohort-based, so you'll be part of a group of builders shipping alongside you—but the learning materials are async, which means you can work on your own time, even with a full-time job.
We've built a custom operating system to help you take action every single day:
  • Daily deep work plans to remove guesswork and help you move fast
  • Live leaderboard + milestones to keep you accountable and motivated
  • Hands-on support via Slack and weekly office hours when you're stuck
You won't waste time on endless tutorials or tweaking features.
You'll build, stay on track, and ship something real—in 9 days.
Your Instructors
Who's teaching you? Founders that actually ship products.
Ras
Ras

Ras

Ras has shipped 8 apps into production as a solo indie developer over the last 5 years

Pat Walls
Pat Walls

Pat Walls

He's the founder of Starter Story, built & shipped 30+ projects, studied thousands of successful apps.

The Framework

A Clear Process to Build and Launch Apps With AI.

Skip the generic tutorials. This is a builder-first process that teaches you how to:
• Build with AI — Use Cursor & GPT to write code, fix bugs, and move fast.
• Design fast — Use mobile UI patterns and wireframes that work.
• Ship smarter — Work with tools like Cursor, Expo, and Supabase to get your app live.
You'll walk away with:
  • A working iOS app
  • A real launch under your belt
  • A repeatable skillset you can use again and again
Learn in-demand AI tools
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Cursor
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Expo
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Supabase
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Figma
Build anything
Once you learn these skills, the sky is the limit. Imagine being able to build anything!

The Operating System

This is way more than a course

We've custom built an operating system to help you stay focused, track your progress, and hit your milestones.
From deep work sessions to live metrics shared with the group, it's designed to keep you accountable and moving forward every single day.
Deep Work OS

Deep Work OS

Lock in your daily focus and ship with momentum.

Step-by-step Framework

Step-by-step Framework

A structured curriculum that guides your build in real time.

Gamification

Gamification

Hit your goals and stay motivated with group accountability + leaderboards.

Hands-on Support

Hands-on Support

Weekly office hours, Slack community, and direct feedback when you need it.

The Schedule

Designed for people with full-time jobs

This bootcamp is built for people with full-time jobs, families, and busy schedules.
We've designed this to be as flexible as possible, without losing the structure and support you need to make real progress every day.
The core lessons are self-paced and spread over 9 days, so you can work through the material on your own schedule, while still being part of a live cohort that keeps you learning and building in real time.
You'll share progress in your private group, get feedback from instructors and peers, and join optional live office hours to ask questions, get unstuck, or connect with the community.
And the best part: you'll get lifetime access to the materials - so you can continue building and revisiting the material anytime.

Syllabus

Syllabus

9 units • 33 lessons • 5 tools • 1 launched product
  • 1

    Onboarding

    Onboarding: Welcome to Starter Story Build (From Pat)
    Onboarding: Join The Slack

  • 2

    Kickoff

    Welcome to Cursor + iOS Bootcamp! Watch This First
    What You'll Build: A Custom GPT-Powered Companion App
    Brief Explanation of Cursor, Expo, Supabase, and App Store using the Outline
    Register for Office Hours

  • 3

    Day 1: Research & Inspiration

    How to Spot Companion App Ideas in TikTok Comments
    Case Studies: How Viral Apps Solved Simple, Specific Problems
    Study These Real Companion Apps
    What is A Problem Worth Solving?
    Troubleshooting A Better TikTok Feed [New]

  • 4

    Day 2: Define Your Companion

    Turn Your Problem Into A Word Bank For Ease of Design
    Design Your Companion's Role + System Prompt
    Finetuning Your System Prompt
    Commit and Share Your Idea in Slack
    JSON Structured Outputs Technical Overview [New]

  • 5

    Day 3: Wireframing

    Intro To Wireframing: The Step That Will Save You Months
    Wireframe Your Companion's Core Flow
    Bonus: Mobile UX Patterns That Work
    Validate Your Wireframe with Peer Feedback
    Advanced Figma Auto Layout Tutorial [New]

  • 6

    Day 4: Project Setup

    Set Up Cursor & Expo Boilerplate Environment
    Connect Supabase Variables & Auth
    Deploying Your System Prompt API
    Expo Environment Variable Troubleshooting [New]

  • 7

    Day 5 & 6: Core App Development

    Transferring Your Wireframe to Code (Onboarding)
    Transferring Your Wireframe to Code (Home Screen + Edge Function Integration)
    Display Structured Output in App
    Troubleshooting with Cursor + Adding New Changes to App [New]

  • 8

    Day 7: TestFlight Deployment

    Update Expo with App Variables
    Set Up App Store Account & Deploy Testflight

  • 9

    Day 8 + 9: Launch + Home Stretch

    I Launched My App!
    Fill Out Survey + Get Custom Hat!

Testimonials

Word on the street

Here's what people are saying about their experience
Lazar Jovanovic
Lazar Jovanovic

I made more progress in the last 35 days than in 35 years prior. I went from having 100 ideas and 0 execution, to 1 idea and 100% ship fast mentality. I owe it all to a few moments of encouragement that I never got before, not for the lack of skill, but for the lack of trying. Don't wait. Start tonight. LFG!!!

Kyle Kelly
Kyle Kelly

I achieved my goal of launching. And I've never come this close. Deep work feels like it's a part of how I operate now. And I love it. I would wake up every morning at 4am, log into starter story and get my deep work in, I hit the gym at 6am PST, and I've already won the day no matter what happens after that. Grateful.

Rahul Kahani
Rahul Kahani

This got me moving forward on things I wish I started 3-4 months ago. Thank you!

Benjamin Beverly
ainegotiation

Being part of the AI Build Bootcamp has been an amazing experience. I came in eager to dive into AI's latest capabilities, and I left with a fully launched project. Big thanks to Lazar and the Starter Story community for their support and for keeping all of us on track!

Bryan Teare
Bryan Teare

If you’ve seen all the hype about AI but have no idea where or how to get started, this program is for you. Not only is the content helpful and easy to follow, but there are so many built-in features to help you make progress - from countdown timers to dripped milestones, leaderboards, and prizes. All online courses should be delivered like this. If you're thinking about it, do it. You won't regret it.

Emad Ghaly
Emad Ghaly

Great course to learn to build An AI-powered web app in one week

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Jérôme
Jérôme

The AI bootcamp completely transformed my productivity through its accountability system. I accomplished more in one month than in the previous 4-5 months combined. Having to regularly share progress eliminated my excuses for procrastination and kept me focused on a single project instead of jumping between ideas.

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Amy Porter
Syncly

This program is unique. You MUST do deep work. You are guided, week by week. It’s so great to finally get an outline that works, that doesn't give you time to get caught up in nonsense, and just prioritizes your time and efforts.

Johnson Ha
CloseChart

Great community, amazing members, and an accountability platform that ensures that each cohort is focused on shipping, building and growing a business idea.

James Newman
Find College Jobs

Would highly recommend joining if you're still on the fence about it. You will ship something and you will be pushed to do it. Stop overthinking it, and send it!

In a Nutshell

  • -day online bootcamp
  • Live weekly office hours with your instructor + cohort group
  • Access to our deep work OS
  • Access to our private member Slack community (3,000+ builders)
  • Lifetime access to all materials
  • Price: $499

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